branch line

US /ˈbræntʃ laɪn/
UK /ˈbræntʃ laɪn/
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ligne secondaire, embranchement

a railway line that leaves a main line and goes to a smaller town or area

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The old station is on a branch line that's no longer in use.
L'ancienne gare est sur une ligne secondaire qui n'est plus utilisée.
Travel on the branch line is often slower but more scenic.
Voyager sur la ligne secondaire est souvent plus lent mais plus pittoresque.